JD Vance vs Marco Rubio: 2028
JD Vance and Marco Rubio are both potential candidates for the Republican nomination in 2028. They would be competing for the same primary voters. No one has formally declared yet, so this is a comparison of where each stands, not a result.
JD Vance- Age (2026)
- 41
- Home state
- Ohio
- Age in 2029
- 44
Marco Rubio- Age (2026)
- 55
- Home state
- Florida
- Age in 2029
- 57
Percentages are a snapshot of the Polymarket 2028 presidential winner market (June 2026). They move constantly and mostly track name recognition this far out - they are not forecasts.
JD Vance: where things stand
The sitting vice president and presumed Republican frontrunner. He has acknowledged he is considering 2028 and made an early-state trip to Iowa in 2026.
Standing: The clear early Republican frontrunner, at or near the top of every 2028 GOP primary poll in mid-2026.
Marco Rubio: where things stand
Former 2016 candidate now serving as Secretary of State. Named by President Trump as a possible successor and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance.
Standing: In the top tier of 2028 Republican primary polling and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance; some mid-2026 polls have shown them close to tied.
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